Main Entry: ¹cur·ry

Pronunciation: \ˈkər-ē, ˈkə-rē\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): cur·ried; cur·ry·ing

Etymology: Middle English currayen, from Anglo-French cunreier, correier to prepare, curry, from Vulgar Latin *conredare, from Latin com- + a base of Germanic origin; akin to Gothic garaiths arrayed — more at ready

Date: 13th century

1 : to clean the coat of (as a horse) with a currycomb
2 : to treat (tanned leather) especially by incorporating oil or grease
3 : beat, thrash

— cur·ri·er noun

— curry favor Middle English currayen favel to curry a chestnut horse : to seek to gain favor by flattery or attention